Protein That Plays Key Role in Inhibiting Flu Virus Replication Opens Possibilities for New Medicine for Influenza

MEDICINE & HEALTH 06.21.2022 03:06 AM

The protein called TAO2 appears to be a key to inhibiting flu virus replication that can be activated to save millions of people worldwide. Read the article to learn more.

New Monkeypox Cases in Chicago Traced to International Mr. Leather Subculture Event

06.16.2022 23:00 PM

The International Mr. Leather subculture event is popular among queer members and five new monkeypox cases were linked to it. Read the article to learn more about this story.

Monkeypox DNA Found in Semen of Some Patients Strongly Favors Sexual Transmission Hypothesis, Study Says

06.14.2022 03:30 AM

Poxvirus researchers found monkeypox DNA in the semen of a handful of patients. Read more to know if monkeypox is infectious through semen.

First Avian Flu Cases in Southwest Confirmed, Leading to Deaths of 37 Million Commercial Farm Birds in Parts of US

06.10.2022 10:40 AM

The first cases of avian flu in the Southwest have been confirmed. This caused farms to kill millions of birds to avoid spread of the virus. Read to learn more.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) Predicts 3D Structure of Rotavirus Spike Protein Giving New Insights on How It Infects Cells

06.09.2022 22:58 PM

Determining the structure of the spike protein of the rotavirus that causes severe diarrhea in adults is important in understanding how it infects cells. Read the article to know how artificial intelligence (AI) did it.

Monkeypox vs. Shingles: How to Tell the Difference Between the 2 Diseases

06.06.2022 23:36 PM

Monkeypox and shingles are often confused because they have the same symptom. Read more to know the differences, including their key symptoms.

Can Monkeypox Virus Transmit to Pets? Experts Say Rodents Most At Risk

06.03.2022 08:00 AM

Could house pets get monkeypox? Read more about what experts say and recommended guidelines when a pet owner catches the virus.

Monkeypox Virus Could Be Spreading Under the Radar, World Health Organization Says

06.02.2022 05:03 AM

WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said that around 30 non-endemic countries confirm more than 550 monkeypox cases. Read on to learn more details.

West Nile Virus Kills American Crow in Sacramento; What Happens If WNV Hits Humans?

06.01.2022 05:25 AM

The first case of the West Nile Virus has been reported in Sacramento after a dead American crow was recovered. Read on to know what to do if you are affected by the said virus.

Pets Are Susceptible to Monkeypox Too and May Cause Massive Transmission; Patients Advised to Avoid Contact for Three Weeks

05.30.2022 08:09 AM

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) advises monkeypox patients to avoid any contact with their pets for at least 21 days to avoid a spillover event. Read on to learn why.

Human Testing of Cancer-Killing Viral Drug Yielded Promising Results in Phase 1 Clinical Trials

05.24.2022 08:30 AM

The first phase of clinical trials over an anticancer solution showed efficacy when administered to human subjects. Read more about the experiments of the new cancer solution and how it works.

Sexual Transmission of Monkeypox Blamed for Its Global Spread, WHO Official Reveals

05.22.2022 23:15 PM

The World Health Organization (WHO) expects more cases of monkeypox as the number of suspected cases increases. Read on to learn more.

RSV Responsible for 100,000 Global Pediatric Deaths in 2019, Study Confirms

05.20.2022 10:30 AM

Scholars from Nanjing Medical University confirmed that RSV took lives of approximately 100,000 kids around the world back in 2019. Read more about the disease and how it influences the global rate of pediatric hospitalization.

New Oral Antiviral Drug From China Shows Promising Results Against Omicron Variant of COVID-19 Virus

05.18.2022 23:46 PM

A new antiviral drug from China against Omicron a variant of the COVID-19 virus shows promising results. Continue reading to know the details.

Filoviridae Lloviu Virus Related to Ebola and Marburg Detected in Bats in Hungary: Should People Be Worried About It?

05.17.2022 01:02 AM

Lloviu virus from filoviridae related to Ebola virus and Marburg virus was detected in bats in Hungary, sparking fears of a new pandemic. Read on to learn more details.

Monkeypox Outbreak in UK: How Does the Disease Spread? 5 Steps to Take to Prevent Transmission of the Virus

05.15.2022 02:37 AM

2 new cases of monkeypox have been reported in England. How is this infectious disease spreading and how can it be prevented? Read on to find the answers.

Study in Mice, Ferrets, and Monkeys Reveal the Virus That May Be Causing Multiple Sclerosis; How Effective is Vaccine as Protection?

05.05.2022 10:35 AM

A study in some animals showed that the Epstein-Barr virus may cause a more severe disease, which is MS. Learn about the essentiality of the vaccine here.

4-Year-Old Boy in China Becomes First Human Case of H3N8 Bird Flu After Being Exposed to Chickens, Crows in His Hometown

04.28.2022 06:36 AM

China has detected its first human case of the H3N8 bird flu in the country. Find out how the first victim got infected with the avian virus.

Hepatitis Mystery Strain Affected 108 Children in the UK With 8 Requiring Liver Transplant

04.22.2022 10:00 AM

A mystery hepatitis strain is reported to have hit 108 children in the United Kingdom. Learn more about the disease and when it’s time for a liver transplant.

Maine People, Visitors Urged to ‘Take Measures Now’ Due to Rising Cases of Brain-Infecting Disease Powassan

04.21.2022 13:10 PM

One person was reported dead in Maine due to infection from Powassan Virus. Read on and learn more about this brain-infecting disease spreading in the US.

Decoy Nanoparticles Mimic Cells to Combat COVID-19, Here’s How It Works

04.12.2022 04:00 AM

Scientists developed decoy nanoparticles, a new potential treatment for COVID-19. Learn about this new strategy in terms of efficacy in combating the virus.